Questions tagged [schengen]
An agreement among many European Union countries whereby the borders between them may be crossed without border formalities but for which citizens of various other countries need an overall visa.
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Does moving to a second EU country with a permanent residence from the another country, grant permanent residence permit for second country as well?
I found some information here on the Eur-Lex page but was not sure about it.
A friend has a permanent residence from Germany, if he moves with it to another EU country for a new job, can he convert ...
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As an EU national just moved to France, how do I get a "Attestation d'accueil" for a friend's visa?
I'd previously said to an Indian friend that they ought to come over and stay with me in the summer. At the time, I'd thought I'd be in the UK, and I'm fairly happy about how to go about helping them ...
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EU citizen and EU child, non-EU spouse - Netherlands visa
I am an EU citizen (not Dutch), with an EU child, married to a non-EU spouse (South African). I am moving to the Netherlands and am trying to understand the process.
I asked an initial question about ...
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Switch from Schengen Visa to a Student Visa in Germany
I'm in Germany at the moment with a 90 day tourist visa and my question is very simple, can I sign up to a German Language Course and get the visa changed so I can start right away? Or I have to go ...
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Travel from Schengen Area back to home country
I am traveling from Italy to my home country of India and my residence permit might expire by the time of my travel.
If I am not wrong, I have to surrender my residence permit before I leave Italy.
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Complicated situation:by a legal temporary resident
I am from Syria. I traveled to a Schengen country legally, as a student, and after one month that country, received a temporary residence permit (long term: 1 year). I know I can travel to any other ...
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Getting married in Germany with a Schengen visa expiring soon
Is it possible for a Schengen visa holder expiring soon to get married to a German citizen in Germany without having to leave and reentering the country?
In any case, what will be the problems one ...
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Indian partner of EU national wants to move Germany
I am an Indian citizen and I am married to a French citizen living in Germany. I was on a tourist visa when we got married in Denmark. I am going back to India for personal reasons.
In order to live ...
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Schengen visa to a residency permit for a same-sex marriage in Germany
A few days ago, my boyfriend, who is a German citizen, and I were married in Denmark. Ours is a same-sex union, and we don't know what awaits us in Germany.
I am a Yemeni citizen (a third-world ...
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Is there Schengen resident card for non-residents?
We have a family member who doesn't have citizenship of a Schengen country. She lives in South America and has no intention in moving to the EU other then regular visits. This is now done on Schengen ...
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Who (not EU citizen) can apply for residence permit/visa from within Germany?
If my citizenship allows me to enter the Schengen Area for 90 days without a visa, can I apply for a residence permit/visa being inside the country (ex. Germany)
I ask because as a Colombian, I know ...
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Validity of Schengen long stay (Scientific D) visa after tendering resignation from job
I am an Indian citizen (Indian passport holder) and I am in France on a Schengen long stay (Scientific/D visa). My Schengen visa is valid through 28 April 2015. I understand that the key reason I have ...
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2004/38/EC: Applying for EU Family Member Residence Card (Verification Against EU Law) in the Netherlands After More Than 90 Days In-Country
TL;DR (because this has turned into a MUCH longer post than I anticipated - sorry!): should we be concerned about my non-EU boyfriend submitting an application for verification against EU law (namely ...
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Applying for a work visa in Germany during a stay with Schengen visa
I have visited Austria for an interview and I received a Schengen visa for it. Now I am in Germany and I have a proposed contract for the next few months before I start my PhD (next year) to work here ...
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Do any Schengen countries allow for residence of foreign pensioners?
A relative of mine who is a non-EU citizen is about to retire with considerable savings. He would like to settle down somewhere within Europe (the Schengen area).
Do any Schengen countries allow ...
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